Community Events

The City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department is bringing a little Lagniappe to your backyard with a Mardi Gras Celebration at La Verde Park on Fat Tuesday, February 17, from 6-8 p.m.

Live music kicks off at 6 p.m. with Big Wy's Brass Band and goes until 8 p.m. so join us at La Verde Park for a green, purple and gold celebration and enjoy music, King Cake, and check out the following food and drink vendors:

• Leaf and Lemon
• Six Creeks Fajitas
• Tikiz Shaves Ice & Ice Cream
• Christina’s Crazy Confections
• Vicky’s Sweet Creations 
• .....more to come

Laissez les bons temps rouler! Beads and masks will be available while supplies last. 

Become a Vendor or Sponsor 

The City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting food and event vendor applications. To apply, visit KyleRec.RecDesk.com.

The City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department is looking for local businesses and organizations to consider being sponsors. If you would like to be a sponsor, contact Sheba Aligaweesa at 512-985-8980 or saligaweesa@cityofkyle.com.

Kyle Parks and Recreation Department hosts Movie in the Park nearly year-round at various parks in the city. 

Grab a blanket and a friend for another great season of FREE movies in the park, shown outdoors on the big screen. Personal food and coolers are allowed, but please dispose of items in the trash and recycle bins available throughout our parks. Pets are allowed but must remain on leash. Movies in the Park begin at sundown through the summer months, but we highly recommend arriving early as parking is limited. 

2026 Movies in the Park dates and times see the Parks event calendar. 

• February 13, 2026: La La Land (2016, PG-13) at La Verde Park
• March 13, 2026: Legally Blonde (2001, PG-13) at Lake Kyle Park
• May 8, 2026: Lilo & Stitch - Live Action (2025, PG) at La Verde Park
• June 12, 2026: A Minecraft Movie (2025, PG-13) at Gregg-Clarke Park
• July 10, 2026: Top Gun (1986, PG) at Waterleaf Park
• August 14, 2026: Wicked (2024, PG-13) at Gregg-Clarke Park
• September 18, 2026: How to Train Your Dragon - Live Action (2025, PG) at Steeplechase Park
• October 30, 2026: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993, PG) at Lake Kyle Park
• November 20, 2026: Happy Gilmore (1996, PG-13) at La Verde Park
• December 18, 2026: Elf (2003, PG) at Mary Kyle Hartson Park

Join the Kyle Parks and Recreation Department for a special Family Night Out focused on CPR and First Aid instruction on Friday, February 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at EVO Entertainment Kyle.

This fun and educational evening brings families together to learn lifesaving skills while enjoying a night out. The event features a CPR and First Aid demonstration led by the Kyle Fire Department, with a hands-on participation opportunity for ages 8 and up.

After the demonstration, families can enjoy food and games at EVO Entertainment, all included with registration.

Registration fees:

• $15 for youth and adult residents
• $18 for youth and adult non-residents

Chaperones age 21+ must accompany anyone under 16, and each adult and child must be registered to attend. Registration is required. Register at KyleRec.RecDesk.com. 

Come learn how to save a life and make lasting memories with your family!

Join us for the 41st Annual Great Texas River Cleanup and make a difference in your community on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 9 a.m. at Lake Kyle Park, 700 Lehman Road.

This volunteer-driven initiative is dedicated to restoring the health and beauty of our local creek by removing litter, debris, and pollutants that harm wildlife and the environment. Supplies, water, and snacks provided. T-shirt guaranteed with pre-registration by February 18!

Individuals and groups of all sizes are welcome to volunteer in this community effort. Sign up on KyleRec.RecDesk.com today and help make a difference!

Thank you to our sponsors HEB, ENF Technology, Alsco Uniforms, and Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority.

If you are bringing your organization to volunteer, the leader can sign up the group without adding volunteers to household. Contact taquino@cityofkyle.com for further questions.

Check out our FREE community concert series in Kyle! As the sun sets, settle in for live music, great food, and a relaxed, high-energy atmosphere at Jams on the Green at La Verde Park, 3901 Burnham from 6 - 9 p.m.

Bring your lawn chairs, grab a bite from local food vendors, and enjoy an evening filled with live performances and good company. It’s the perfect way to spend a night out with friends, family, and neighbors.

Jams on the Green takes place on the following dates:

Join the City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department for the Kyle Market Days at Mary Kyle Hartson Park from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month, excluding June and May, beginning in April and going through November!

2026 Market Days events are as follows:

• April 11: Spring Celebration
• June 6: Pride Market
• June 13: Juneteenth Celebration
• July 11: Red, White and Blue
• August 8: Back to School
• September 12: Hispanic Heritage Celebration
• October 10: Founder's Day Parade
• November 14: Veteran's Day Parade

Vendor Applications:

To apply, please visit KyleRec.RecDesk.com

Registration and a fee are required to apply. Vendors are encouraged to apply early as it takes 1-2 business days for applications to be processed. The deadline to apply and pay to participate in Kyle Markets Days is the Friday before the week of the Market Day. 

Please note applications take 1-2 business days to process. Payment must be made within 5 business days. Failure to do so will result in cancelation of the application.

This information is subject to change without notice.

Join us for the Easter Egg-Stravaganza on Saturday, April 4 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Gregg-Clarke Park. 

The Easter Egg-Stravaganza is fun-filled, community event that includes spectacular Easter Egg Hunts for children of nearly all ages and abilities as well as food and drink vendors, arts and crafts vendors, music, face painting, games, Easter Bunny photo opportunities and much more.

There is no cost for admission and no pre-registration is required. This is a weather-dependent event. 

Egg Drop Schedule

The 2026 Egg Drop Schedule is TBA. 

Vendor applications will open in early 2026. 

The Kyle Fair occurs yearly in mid-May at Lake Kyle Park. 

For more information, visit KyleFair.com. 

It's like Movies in the Park but at the pool!

Grab your favorite floatie, a friend or two, and cool off at the Dive-In Movie at the James Adkins Pool, 1100 W. Center St. 

This year we're showing: 

• Friday, June 19, 2026: Luca (2021, PG)
• Friday, July 17, 2026: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

Registration is REQUIRED due to capacity limits at the James Adkins Pool. All children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration can be done at KyleRec.RecDesk.com. 

Pool rules must be followed at all times. 

For more information, visit the Parks event calendar. 

The City of Kyle invites the community to share in the town’s birthday celebration at the annual Founders’ Parade on Saturday, October 10, 2026 starting at 11 a.m. 

The town of Kyle was platted and the first lots sold sometime around the 15th of October, 1880. Parades through downtown around the middle of October have been a tradition since. The tradition lives on as we reflect and recognize the many founders of this great town.

Viewing the Parade:

The best locations to view the Kyle Founders' Parade are on either side of Center Street between Gregg-Clarke Park and Mary Kyle Hartson Park. To keep everyone safe, the city is asking attendees to stay on sidewalks or grassy areas along Center Street and to not run into the street when the parade is going by.

After Celebration:

After the parade, a celebration for the city’s birthday will be held on Burleson and Main Street and will include birthday cupcakes, music and lots of family fun along with the Kyle Market Days from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Detour & Parade Route:

The parade route will start at Gregg-Clarke Park and travel along Center Street, ending at Front Street on the City Square. Center Street from Ramirez Street to just past Front Street will be closed to traffic during the parade. Traffic will be detoured using N. Front Street, Blanco Street, and Veterans Drive. Parade closures begin at 10:30 a.m. and will reopen as soon as the parade wraps up. 

There will be additional street closures for the October Market Days. Starting at 5:30 a.m. and going until 3 p.m. on Oct. 11 the following streets will be closed:  

• Burleson Street from Center Street to Miller Street
• Miller Street from Burleson Street to Main Street

**This is event is weather dependent.

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors:

Join us for the Center Street Trick-or-Treat on Saturday, October 26, 2026 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.* at Mary Kyle Hartson Park, 101 S. Burleson St. 

At this family-friendly event, local businesses and organizations set up tents at tables at Mary Kyle Hartson City “Scare” Park to provide a fun and safe opportunity for trick-or-treating. We invite all “ghosts” and “goblins” young and old to come out to our Treat Trail for some morning trick-or-treating as well as a costume contest! 

Food and drink vendors will also be on site as well as a few vendors that sell children’s items. Halloween photos will be available inside the Krug Activity Center. 

Costume Contests

• Ages 0 - 5 years: 9:00 am - 9:30 am
• Ages 6- 12 years: 9:45 am - 10:00 am
• Ages 13-18 years: 10:15 am - 10:30 am
• Ages 19 and up years: 10:45 am - 11:00 am
• Group of 2 or more: 11:05 am - 11:15 am
• Booth judging: 11:30 am

*Date and Times are subject to change

Thank you to 2025 Sponsors

Join the City of Kyle in honoring our nation's veterans at the 2025 Veterans Day Parade and festivities in downtown Kyle on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

The Veterans Day Parade will happen in conjunction with Market Days, which includes live music, local vendors, arts and crafts, farm-to-market items, and more. Market Days goes from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Mary Kyle Hartson Park. 

Parade Route Details & Viewing:  

The parade begins at 11:45 a.m. and travels East along Center Street from Gregg-Clarke Park and ends at Front Street on the City Square. The best locations to view the Kyle Veterans Day Parade are on either side of Center Street between Gregg-Clarke Park and Mary Kyle Hartson Park. To keep everyone safe, the city is asking attendees to stay on sidewalks or grassy areas along Center Street and to not run into the street when the parade is going by.      

Several street closures will be in effect due to the parade and Market Days. Center Street from Ramirez Street to just past Front Street will be closed to traffic beginning at 11:30 a.m. and going until after the parade. Traffic will be detoured using N. Front Street, Blanco Street, and Veterans Drive.    

Burleson Street from Center Street to Miller Street and Miller Street from Burleson Street to Main Street will be closed for Market Days from 5:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. 

Join us in welcoming Santa to the City of Kyle on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026 from 4-9 PM at Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park, 101 S. Burleson St. Bring your family and friends for the official kick-off to the Holidays in Kyle. Since 1999, the city has invited Santa to Mary Kyle Hartson Park to be a part of the downtown tree-lighting event, and he's been at every one since! 

Come enjoy holiday music performed by local school choirs, photos with Santa, face painting, free kids activities, and get a head start on Christmas shopping with our festive food and holiday market vendors.

Pictures with Santa

Santa will be available for FREE pictures. Pictures must be taken with your own personal camera or device. A professional photographer will not be present. The doors will open at 4:00 p.m. and the line will be cut off at a certain point at 8 p.m. 

Street Closure & Parking

Starting at 8 a.m. and going until 11 p.m. on Dec. 1 the following streets will be closed for the event:

• Burleson Street from Center Street to Miller Street
• Miller Street from Burleson Street to Main Street
• Main Street from Center Street to Miller Street

Parking for the event will be available on adjacent streets downtown.

The Kyle Police Department and City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department are partnering to provide Santa Rides in Kyle. Children will have the opportunity to wave and see Santa as he rides through the City of Kyle visiting designated neighborhoods.

Every year Santa, escorted by the Kyle Police Department and Kyle Parks and Recreation Department, rides through Kyle to wave hello to all the good boys and girls. Stay tuned for 2026 Santa Rides in Kyle dates. 

Check out the route maps by clicking the links below or visiting the event pages linked above. 

Santa starts his ride at 5 p.m. each night and goes through town until about 8:30 p.m. (or however long it takes Santa and his crew to get through town.)

Santa is very busy this holiday season and will not be able to go down every street in Kyle, so residents are asked to check out the *Suggested Santa Viewing Spots *starred* along the route maps to wave and say hello.  

It's the most wonderful time of the year — The City of Kyle's 25 Days of Christmas! Throughout the month of December, we will have nightly holiday lights, Christmas music (including live music on select nights), and local vendors at Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park, 101 S. Burleson St. Events held Thursday, Friday and Sunday take place between 5:30 - 9 p.m. Events held Saturday take place from 2 - 9 p.m.

It all starts Dec. 1 and goes until Dec. 25. 

• Monday - Wednesdays: Holiday light display and Holiday music as you stroll the wonderful Mary Kyle Hartson Park.
• Thursdays Date Nights: Join us on date night Thursday with that special person. Enjoy live music, food and drink vendors and holiday lights from 5:30-9 p.m.
• Family Fun Fridays: Spend your Friday night with the family at Kyle Kandy Land and enjoy crafts and activities for kids along with lights and holiday music! Pictures must be taken with your own personal camera or device. A professional photographer will not be present. Event runs from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. with Santa arriving at approximately 6 p.m.
• Shopping Saturdays: Check out market and food and drink vendors and enjoy live music during our holiday night market.
• Social Sundays: The City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating Social Sundays from 5:30 - 9 p.m. To take part, stop by the park, enjoy a lawn game or two, take pictures of you and your loved ones and share it with the hashtag #KyleParksandRecreation.

Holiday Lights will be on every day from 5:30 p.m. - 7 a.m. during the holiday season. 

Splash into the New Year at a longtime Kyle Tradition and register for the 2027 Polar Bear Splash at James Adkins Pool, 1100 W. Center St, on Friday, January 1 starting at 10 a.m.

Registration is required to participate. Registration can be done on KyleRec.RecDesk.com.

Schedule of Events: 

• 10 a.m. - Gates Open
• 10:25 a.m. - Gather for Splash
• 10:30 a.m. - JUMP! 
• 11 a.m. - Gates Closed

**This event is weather dependent and if necessary, will be rescheduled for Jan. 2 at 10 a.m.

For the Love of Go Resolution Run

Need a New Year's Resolution? Start the year off strong by joining in the annual 5k Resolution Run that happens right before the Polar Bear Splash. The event will be hosted at Gregg-Clarke Park, 1231-1301 W. Center St, on January 1st at 9:00 A.M.

If you participate in the 5K run and the Polar Bear Splash, you will receive a special commemorative item!

Be a vendor! 

For more information on vendor opportunities and to register, visit KyleRec.RecDesk.com. 

Be a Sponsor!

The City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department has a variety of sponsorship levels that provide you not only the opportunity to market your business or organization but to also the opportunity to leave a long-lasting positive impact on the community. If you are interested in sponsoring an event or need more information, please email parks@cityofkyle.com or call 512-262-3939.

Volunteer Opportunities:

The City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department is looking for volunteers for events that take place all throughout the year. If you are interested in volunteering or need more information, please email parks@cityofkyle.com or call 512-262-3939.